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Diamond: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...to spread my knowledge of this language. I have been tutoring for 5 years now and in my experience helping students learn this language, we tend to have a lot of fun (while also making exceptional advancements)! I believe learning other languages is a great tool in life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy family time, yoga, working out, and soccer.
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Union College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Russell: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...I completed my MS in chemistry at New York University. I worked in education in New York for 25 years, including as a science and math teacher, department chair, and Head of Upper School for a number of K-12 independent schools. I reside in Hyde Park, Chicago. I am a STEAM educator who listens to the needs of my tutees and works to meet them. I'm also thinking about, listening to, and acting on ideas...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Indiana State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Abigail: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time I love riding horses, playing with my dog, dancing, and traveling. I love to experience different...
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Peter: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...world" layers to the subjects I tutor in. I spent almost five years as a part owner of an airline, I have worked in human resources, and property management as well. It has become very clear to me that the state of education and academic success requires as many voices and approaches that we can muster in our work towards student success in education and in life. I have taught at the elementary level in...
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Winona State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Jaya: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...dedicated to working for nonprofits, including many tutoring positions and curriculum design experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and writer, always excited to recommend a good book or hear any recommendations you might have! As a tutor I strive to help you find the questions...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Work

Annette: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...history, race, and gender, I am a firm believer in and an advocate for the humanities as a whole. I have two years of experience teaching undergraduate students writing, art history, world history, and design. I am also teaching several undergraduate writing classes in the fall and expanding my teaching practice through summer training. I have worked in higher education for approximately six years and adored the parts of my job that allowed me to...
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William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Lauren: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...the summer camps at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens from 2015-2017 and more recently I worked at a crisis shelter in Cincinnati. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I especially enjoy English, Literature, and History because I think self-expression and interpersonal understanding are valuable skills that stretch far beyond academia. I also really enjoy math! When I'm not tutoring or studying for classes, I love playing soccer, reading, writing, translating, and exploring.
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Lucia: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...applications that can help make a mathematical concept we are working on meaningful. Applications come from all sorts of places: geometric progressions relate to growth of money in a bank account, Newtons laws of mechanics can be related to baseball and combinations and permutations used in probability have applications in gambling, investing, and believe it or not, deriving the ideal gas law, used in chemistry, physics and thermodynamics. I hope I can make learning enjoyable...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Ph. D. - Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Victoria: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.... I help students stay motivated by focusing on the...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Economics, Urban Studies
GMAT: 740
GRE Verbal: 167

Kelli: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...I'm Kelli, and I'm thrilled to be your math tutor. With a B.S. in physics, B.S. in mathematics, and a Masters in physics, I bring a strong academic foundation to our sessions. I've been tutoring math for over 6 years, specializing in high school and early college levels. My goal is to make math engaging and approachable, motivating students to excel and thrive. Let's work together to conquer math challenges and unlock your full potential!
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Indiana University-East - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Indiana University-East - Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Chicago - Master of Science, Physics

Marissa: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...English, science, social studies, and math from grades K-6. While I am not licensed yet, I have experience working with students who have ADHD and dyslexia. I know that each student is an individual and I will meet students where they are at and try my best to tailor their learning to their needs and interests. I love creating real connections with students and helping them feel confident in who they are and what they...
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Butler University - Bachelor of Science, Education

Christopher: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...in Mathematics Education from SUNY Fredonia. I then became an educator! I taught mathematics for several years, but then left teaching in a pursuit to gain more knowledge while attending Wake Forest University and obtaining a Masters Degree in Business Administration. I have since joined the business world as a Business Analyst, but have never lost my passion for teaching mathematics. In my free time, I enjoy working out, swimming, playing guitar, and hanging out...
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SUNY Fredonia - Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education
Wake Forest - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Sung Ho: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I have been teaching students from middle school to college and covered many different subjects including but not limted to pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, admision exams such as SAT and GRE, various languages such as Korean and Mandarin.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Heather: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
My experience tutoring students from various backgrounds has taught me the importance of creating a personalized lesson plans, addressing each student's strengths and weaknesses to maximize their potential.
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Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Education, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Amira: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I believe that the relationships between tutors and students are two-way streets, and the most successful tutors...
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Spelman College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT English: 33

Nazilya: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
Hello! I am a freshman in college and I am excited to tutor in subjects I excelled in throughout my high school career.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Math: 31
SAT Math: 750

Clarissa: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...where I cemented my fluency in Spanish. While in Argentina I traveled throughout the country, from the northern salt flats to Patagonia in the far south. I also spent time in Uruguay and Chile. After graduation, I spent time in Cuba, and then moved permanently to Chicago. In Chicago, I taught ESL (I have a TEFL certification) at a community center to immigrants and refugees from all over the world. During this past year I...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Women's Studies
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Journalism

Samantha: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
I am an outgoing, energetic, and passionate teacher. I currently teach students K-5 with specials needs in a diverse community. I cannot wait to see the individualized growth in each and every student I teach! ... To offer every student a fair, interesting, and quality education in which they can reach their full potential.... Get to know them, ask them what their goals are, and review their subjects/content that they need assistance with.... I will help...
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Aurora University - Bachelors, Special Education

Ryan: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
I am hardworking and constantly learning to be better than I was yesterday. Although currently in college, I would see that as an opportunity to improve. A teacher is only as good as their student. Many of the best teachers never stop learning and improving. I know I can do a great job tutoring students. I have the determination and dedication. I find school very important and take it very seriously.
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College of DuPage - Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Jurema: Skokie tutor
Certified Tutor in Skokie, il
...You must be able to know when to apply what you have learned. My goal is to use all of skills and strategies to help someone else achieve their goals. I have been an educator since 2008. During that time, I have taught grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th grade. Currently, I am the Dean of Instruction for STEM & the Arts. I love coaching teachers on how to best differentiate their lessons to meet...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Concordia University-Chicago - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
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Skokie, IL is a village in the suburbs of Chicago. The town has a population of 64,800. Skokie has promoted itself as "The World's Largest Village," for many years.
Niles North High School serves Skokie as a school within the Niles Township Community High School District 219. An enthusiastic Skokie tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online. The Niles North is ranked in the top 70 schools in Illinois, making competition steep. If you are falling behind, online tutoring in Skokie is one way to potentially get caught up in your classes or test prep. Nearby Northwestern University is a well ranked post-secondary choice. It ranked 12th nationally. In-home or online private tutoring in Skokie, IL, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools.
You can learn about local history at the Skokie Heritage Museum. The museum is located in the Historic Engine House and a log cabin from 1847. The museum features exhibits with original firefighting artifacts, including the original fire trolley, and artifacts that show how daily life took place in the 1800s. The museum offers a walking and biking tour of Skokie's historic sites, for those who want to see more than the museum.
You can also visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center to learn about the holocaust. The museum offers several exhibits that honor the victims and survivors of the historic tragedy. The building contains exhibit halls, a remembrance area, art gallery, and an auditorium for traveling speakers. To learn about the eco-system of Skokie, you can visit the Emily Oaks Nature Center. You will be able to view the native flora and fauna by walking through the 13-acre lot. Local wildlife includes coyotes, great blue herons, red foxes, and Cooper's hawks.
Enjoy a stroll through the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. Walkers, joggers, and bikers alike will be able to enjoy the variety of sculptures that litter the path around this park. The permanent sculptures are up all year round and are free to view. After you've learned about Skokie and the nation's past, relax next to the pool at Skokie Water Playground. The pool offers a spray ground, five slides, lap lanes, and a multi-level play area. The park is open during the summer months only.
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